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View of a walkway and benches on the U.S. Capitol Grounds.History & DiscoveriesTop 5 Spots to Enjoy Spring on the Capitol CampusSpring in Washington, D.C., is one of the most beautiful times to visit the nation's capital. Learn about five beautiful, and less known spots, to enjoy the warm weather near the U.S. Capitol.Read the Story

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      Visitor Guides Andrew Tremel, Carrie Gallagher and Brandon Hintze who made the Student Program so successful.

Programs & Events

  Visitor Guides Help Students Experience the Legislative Process
By laura trivers |January 31, 2018
The Capitol Visitor Center runs educational programs for classes nearly 50 times between October and February, serving nearly 1,500 students.
    Preparation for spring on Capitol grounds.

History & Discoveries

  Falling Into Spring
By erin courtney |March 29, 2017
Spring is the season of new beginnings when the Earth seems to come to life again. But it is the year-round planning, preparation and hard work of the Capitol Grounds team that ensures buds bloom, vibrant colors delight and fragrant flowers excite the senses on Capitol Hill.
    Programs & Events

  Northern Lights Twinkle on the West Front Lawn
By erin courtney |December 2, 2015
The mild and misty December air crackled with excitement as the Architect of the Capitol, members of Congress, congressional staff, Capitol Hill neighbors and tourists gathered on the West Front Lawn for the lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree.
    Behind the Scenes

  Energy Savings Performance Contracts Help AOC Exceed Energy Goal
By erin courtney |April 18, 2016
Energy Savings Performance Contracts have assisted the Architect of the Capitol in completing several conservation measures around the U.S. Capitol, House office buildings and Senate office buildings. These ESPCs were an important element in our strategy to reduce energy consumption by 30 percent.
    Russell Jones of the AOC Construction Division demonstrates a cool tool for applying grout to the Olmsted wall.

Behind the Scenes

  Cool Tools: Squaring Off With History
By franklin bradley |December 1, 2016
A special tool helps our stone masons repair and replace the mortar in the low stone walls lining Capitol Square.
    Groundbreaking at the Hart Senate Office Building.

History & Discoveries

  Growth in Major Facilities Under AOC's Care
By andrew dentamaro |November 8, 2017
As the country grows, so does the Capitol campus and, with it, the AOC's responsibilities.
    Behind the Scenes

  A Passion for Pedaling
By jamie herr |May 18, 2016
This passionate group of Architect of the Capitol employees aims to improve biking conditions around the U.S. Capitol campus in Washington, D.C. Recently, their efforts led to the League of American Bicyclists designating AOC as a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Business.
    Doing Good

  A Veteran Helping Veterans
By sharon gang |March 29, 2016
This doing good story is of an AOC electrician who volunteers with Heroes on the Water, a national organization that helps veterans from all branches of the United States military unwind using the therapeutic qualities of fishing from kayaks.
    2016 carved into a column capital during the Capitol Exterior Preservation project's stone work.

History & Discoveries

  A Sweet 2016
By sarah davis |December 29, 2016
This past year has been filled with many sweet moments around the Capitol campus. Here are 10 that stand out.
    Hand using equipment.

Behind the Scenes

  Cool Tools: On the Cutting Edge
By lisa maltbie |June 17, 2016
The U.S. Capitol jurisdiction has introduced a new auto brake machine which offers an unprecedented capacity to bend metal. Electronically stored diagrams also save precious time that was previously spent sorting through hundreds of paper copies and manually recalling historical diagrams.
    Behind the Scenes

  Papal Preparation Takes Teamwork
By erin courtney |October 14, 2015
Multiple jurisdictions worked together to prepare for Pope Francis' historic arrival at the U.S. Capitol last month, treating it much like a rehearsal for the next presidential inauguration.
    Behind the Scenes

  AOC Bike Commuters: In Their Own Words
By kristen frederick |October 1, 2014
The Architect of the Capitol employees who commute to the United States Capitol campus via bike have formed a group to promote cycling to fellow AOC employees. Read their thoughts and advice on commuting to work via bicycle, including bike safety.
    AOC employees test an underground utility locator on the West Front lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

Behind the Scenes

  We Dig Technology
By erin courtney |March 26, 2019
There's a cool tool that enables the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to quickly respond to requests to dig on the U.S. Capitol grounds. It has eight receiving antennas making it easier for the person operating the locator to get a signal from buried utility lines as deep as 15 feet.
    Behind the Scenes

  AOC Moves the House Office Buildings Storerooms
By franklin bradley |October 14, 2014
Every two years, citizens across the country elect or re-elect members of the House of Representatives, who then come to Washington, D.C., to move into their offices. The Architect of the Capitol moves thousands of boxes, supplies and unique items among the members' storerooms.
    People working on pipes.

Projects

  Stopple Valve System
By r c vaughn |April 5, 2016
A new technology now allows waterlines to remain filled while workers install a new valve. By deploying this construction best practice, the Cannon Renewal Project will save a tremendous amount of natural resources, require less manpower and result in savings to the American taxpayer.
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